Jan/Feb. Innovation
Lab Activities
The Lab Group Template can be found HERE for those who would like to print a new sheet!
Untitled: Jan 26, 2024 2:41 PM.webmTeachers: Play video for an explanation of activities prior to your visit. Please scroll to view each activity and play the activity specific videos.
STATION #1
ROBOTICS
Indi & Dash
Students will learn to code a robot with the goal of learning basic coding commands.
Partners need to program so that Dash could launch the ball (e.g., have Dash move forward, launch the ball, and move back to the starting spot. Once they move back to the starting spot, they will try it again.
How to set up Ipad:
Open Blockly
Add Dash Robot
Go to Create a New Project
Add your first names and room number
Open BLANK PROJECT
Begin setting up your code.
Dash with launcher attached.
RPReplay_Final1706213135.MP4
STUDENTS TK-2ND will code using the Indi robot.
Students will code their Indi robot using task cards. Students will work in pairs as they build their maze according to the task cards.
STATION #2
STEM BINS
Students will use the Engineering Design Process to build an objects of their choice. They may also use task cards for inspiration.
STATION #3
OSMO - ART
Students will develop their artistic skills using the OSMO drawing activities.
OSMO - MASTERPIECE APP
Grades 2 - 5
Students will build on their artistic skills by drawing a self-portrait or drawing an image of their choice using Masterpiece App for Osmo.
OR
OSMO SQUIGGLE APP
Grades TK - 2
Students will create Images using Sticks & Rings and then watch them come alive!
How to Create a Self-Portrait.
Access the app
Click START DRAWING
Click on the camera to take a selfie
Click on the pencil to create the sketched image.
Begin drawing!
Creating using Stick and Rings
To play squiggle magic you will needed the play mat and the silicone pieces. Upon starting the game, a character named Mo the Monster will ask you to draw a snowflake, animal or fish. You will see that what you create will be added to the screen.
STATION #4
LEGO Building
Students will follow directions as they build using Lego kits that are grade level appropriate.
Students will construct LEGO marble mazes.
ALL LEGO MAZES MUST BE TAKEN APART PRIOR TO LEAVING THE LAB.
STATION #5
TECH SKILLS
Students will build digital skills as they create an image on Google Slides.
Students TK - 2nd - Click HERE to open the activity.
Untitled: Dec 21, 2023 10:43 AM.webmStudents Tk-2nd will work on dragging and dropping a cube.
They will create various images.
Students will watch the video tutorial to help build their digital drawing skills.
Shapegrams
Students will construct Images using Google Drawing tools. Student will learn to draw, align, color in, rotate images and much more.
STATION #6
Engineering Station
Students will learn to build a contraption (ball run) using Keva Planks
Ideas:
Simple Run
Complex Run
Watch these videos prior to coming in!
They will help your group get started with your ball runs.